The author describes the requirements for the electronic archive in modern conditions: the systematic, structured storage of electronic documents, ensuring storage reliability, confidentiality, the ability to track the history of the use of the document. It gives an overview of the major Russian centers specializing in electronic archives, as well as specialized systems and products in the field of IT-archiving. It describes the basic information risks associated with the creation and operation of an electronic archive of the organization. Referring to their list of accommodation incorrectly processed documents for digitization, as well as the difficulties of securing electronic databases and electronic document management systems, which include an electronic archive. He notes that the problem of management of the company - to choose the most durable product that can withstand hacker attacks and takes into account the human factor. It insists on the principle of redundancy information, which significantly reduces the risk of its loss.